by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Pitt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in public policy from Pitt. This makes it the #25 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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Online degrees for the Pitt public policy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pitt Online Learning page.
The public policy program at Pitt awarded 33 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 61 |
| Other Public Administration | 2 |
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